Fractures of Nose

A nasal fracture, commonly referred to as a broken nose, is a fracture of one of the bones of the nose. Symptoms may include bleeding, swelling, bruising, and an inability to breathe through the nose. They may be complicated by other facial fractures or a septal hematoma.

Mandible

The mandible, lower jaw or jawbone is the largest, strongest and lowest bone in the human face. It forms the lower jaw and holds the lower teeth in place.

Zygomatic Arch

The zygomatic arch, or cheek bone, is formed by the zygomatic process of the temporal bone (a bone extending forward from the side of the skull, over the opening of the ear) and the temporal process of the zygomatic bone (the side of the cheekbone), the two being united by an oblique suture (zygomaticotemporal suture);

Orbital Blow Oves

Orbital “Blow Out” Fractures. The orbit, or eye socket, is a bony opening that contains the eyeball and the muscles, blood vessels, nerves and fat that help support it. Blunt force trauma to the head or around the eye can break the bones of the orbit, leading to a “blow-out” fracture.